Your new company

Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Wigan to recruit an experienced Finance Officer for a temporary assignment starting in September. This is a full-time role providing vital support to the school's finance function during a busy period and is expected to last between 4 and 6 weeks.

Due to the nature of the position, applicants must be available to start in September and commit to the full duration of the temporary assignment.

Your new role

As Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the school, ensuring processes run smoothly and accurately. Working closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership team, you will help maintain effective financial controls and support budget management.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments.

• Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Monitoring expenditure against budgets and assisting with financial reporting.

• Managing school income, including trips, dinner money and other payments.

• Supporting payroll administration and liaising with external providers where required.

• Maintaining financial databases and ensuring records are kept up to date.

• Assisting with month-end finance processes and general administrative duties.

• Ensuring compliance with school financial procedures and audit requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working in a school finance, finance officer, accounts assistant or similar finance-based role.

• Experience using school finance systems such as SIMS FMS, PS Financials or equivalent financial software would be highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of financial processes including invoicing, reconciliations and budget monitoring.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Hays.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly through Hays.

• Full-time working hours within a supportive primary school environment.

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy school finance team.

• Dedicated support from your specialist Hays Education consultant.

• Access to free CPD and training opportunities via Hays.

What you need to do now

If you are an experienced Finance Officer looking for your next temporary opportunity within education and are available to start in September, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Hays Education or contact our Lancashire education team for further information.